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C1 EDD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

46,684 mi
Last recorded46,684 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 EDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 46,684 miles

Floor sections are corroded.

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger is broken.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 46,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2023 46,424 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,296 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2022 46,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2021 45,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber hanger is broken.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 45,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger holed and corroded to excess (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded in two places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 75% of chassis showing signs of surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 45,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside seat belt buckle plastic housing missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,167 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 44,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 44,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,651 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 42,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,625 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 40,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,729 miles

Nearside Rear Nail and small cut in tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2016 38,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail and small cut in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,771 miles

Under body corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 377,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,138 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,171 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 36,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,327 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,814 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 34,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,217 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,400 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 28,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,243 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 26,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front pinoin seal weeping

near side seat belt buckle plastic surround come adrift

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C1 EDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 EDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C1 EDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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